CVE-2021-24177

Public Exploit
WP File Manager < 7.1 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

In the default configuration of the File Manager WordPress plugin before 7.1, a Reflected XSS can occur on the endpoint /wp-admin/admin.php?page=wp_file_manager_properties when a payload is submitted on the User-Agent parameter. The payload is then reflected back on the web application response.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory github.io Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown File Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://n4nj0.github.io/advisories/wordpress-plugin-wp-file-manager-i/ third party advisory exploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1cf3d256-cf4b-4d1f-9ed8-e2cc6392d8d8 third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2476829/ third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24177?
CVE-2021-24177 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24177?
To fix CVE-2021-24177, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-24177 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24177 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24177?
CVE-2021-24177 affects Unknown File Manager.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.